6
Apr
UTSA Business School Earns AACSB Reaccreditation
The UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business earned reaccreditation in business and accounting from AACSB International, the longest-serving global business accrediting agency. With only 926 accredited business schools and 189 accredited accounting programs, AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. “The renewal of our accreditation is a testament to the… Read more »
25
Jan
Faculty Members Recognized for Contributions to the College
The UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business recognized the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of faculty members during their annual awards ceremony. Eight faculty members were honored in December 2021 for excellence in the areas of teaching, research and service. Teaching Excellence David Han, associate professor of management science and statistics, was named the recipient of… Read more »
13
Dec
Business Students Participate in Inaugural UTIMCO Scholars Program
Five students in the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business were chosen to participate in the inaugural UTIMCO Scholars program. The participants were Jason Burkhart, finance; Carlos Andres Diaz, finance; Alinna Garcia, accounting; Farah Hamed, finance and management; and Ana Sanchez, finance and computer science. Looking to increase diversity of investment professionals in the asset… Read more »
13
Dec
Undergraduate Real Estate Program Ranked Among Most Affordable Programs
The B.B.A. in Real Estate Finance and Development at the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business was named one of the top 10 undergraduate real estate programs in the country for affordability according to the editors at Bachelor’s Degree Center. “This is a hands-on degree that merges relevant academic topics with real world industry experiences,”… Read more »
29
Oct
Roadrunner Spotlight: Alejandro Mansbach
Looking to grow professionally, Alejandro Mansbach, ’19 returned to his alma mater this fall to expand on his technical expertise by pursuing a M.S. in Finance degree. “Graduate school was always in the back of my mind,” said Mansbach, who earned his undergraduate degree in management. “I wanted to gain some experience before going back… Read more »
8
May
Finance and Economics Student Lauren Chung Will Graduate Debt Free
Feeling financially liberated, Lauren Chung will graduate from the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business debt free this month. When her father passed away unexpectedly during high school, obtaining financial support was an important concern for her. UTSA offered Chung a Presidential Scholarship, Pell grants and financial aid to help offset the cost of her… Read more »
8
May
Finance Graduate Sally Sullivan Valued UTSA’s Resources
Always knowing that business was the path for her, San Antonio native Sally Sullivan began her career at UTSA after transferring from Texas A&M following her freshman year. Unsure at first about her major, she was soon drawn to the field of finance after an internship experience she had with Rackspace as a sophomore. A… Read more »
1
May
Roadrunner Spotlight: Valerie Quintana
Giving back to her peers and her community, Valerie Quintana is a senior finance major who will graduate this May. During her tenure at UTSA she completed internships with Booz Allen Hamilton and USAA and was active on the President’s Student Advisory Council and with the Investment Society. Upon graduation she will begin her career… Read more »
9
Dec
Ramsey Ochoa Is First Graduate of Business Honors Program
Walking by the colorful, scrolling stock ticker in the college’s Financial Studies Center, Ramsey Ochoa was enthralled by the display showing companies and stock prices. Ochoa, a graduating senior from Laredo, credits fate with that life-changing experience. In high school he was randomly assigned to an accounting class, which led to him attending a UIL… Read more »
2
Dec
Roadrunner Spotlight: MS Finance Student Hector Emiliano Morales
When Hector Emiliano Morales, ’19 graduates this December with his Master of Science in Finance degree he will leave San Antonio for his dream job at Dimensional Fund Advisors, headquartered in Austin. As a full-time analyst, he will work with notable finance professionals including Nobel laureates. Favorite Class I really enjoyed Corporate Restructuring with faculty… Read more »
28
Oct
Finance Student Discovers Passion for Oil and Gas at Valero Energy
Growing up in Houston Tomas Alvarado’s passion for the oil and gas industry came naturally. Alvarado originally thought he wanted to pursue a career in petroleum engineering, but instead found his true calling in business. “I enjoy corporate finance the most,” said Alvarado, who will graduate with his B.B.A. in finance this December. “In that… Read more »
19
Dec
Roadrunners on Wall Street
Although it technically only comprises eight blocks in lower Manhattan, Wall Street is the heart of the financial industry. And for finance students, it is an elusive goal to earn a spot working with one of these prestigious financial firms. But, most recently, Roadrunners have been flocking to New York City and finding success with… Read more »
